Summary

Michael Sands, M.D., M.P.H. & T.M., FIDSA, is a University of Florida professor of medicine and a board-certified infectious disease and medical microbiology physician at UF Health in Jacksonville. He also holds a Certificate of Knowledge in Tropical Medicine and Traveler's Health from the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. He also serves as chief of the UF Division of Infectious Disease - Jacksonville, as well as associate program director for the Infectious Disease Fellowship. Dr. Sands received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center in San Francisco, California. He completed fellowship training in infectious disease at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, and in clinical microbiology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He also holds a Master of Public Health and Travel Medicine from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Sands specializes in adult clinical infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS, public health and medical microbiology.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UF Health Infectious Disease - Jacksonville

655 West 8th Street Ambulatory Care Center, Lower LevelJacksonville, FL 32209
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
37 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Jacksonville , FLOrange Park , FLJacksonville , FLJacksonville , FL
Med School: Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (Professional Education) Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael L Sands

  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael L Sands has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael L Sands has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Internal Medicine
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Louisiana State University School of Medicine

Residency

St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center

Medical School

Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (Professional Education)
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Medical Education)

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Dr. Michael Sands's office is located at 655 West 8th Street Ambulatory Care Center, Lower Level, Jacksonville, FL, 32209.

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